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SG55 JNK

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,954 mi
Last recorded52,954 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JNK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,961 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 31,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,109 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,221 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 23,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

o/s/r tyre has run on flat marks

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,103 miles

slow puncture o/s rear tyre nail in tread area and suspect scrubbin sidewalls suspect been run flat? play and bush separation both rear shock absorbers upper advise new bushes/shocks? torn edges on n/s wiper blade. engine oil level low.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,177 miles

both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly perished. o/s front wiper blsde slightly torn rubber. rear wiper blade rubber excess torn. slight wear o/s rear tyre outer sidewall. cuts in outer sidewall n/s rear tyre.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,117 miles

n/s/r top shocker bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r top shocker bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,394 miles

Engine cooling fan not working, engine may over heat.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Strongly advise changing front tyres and having tracking checked.

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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SG55 JNK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG55 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG55 JNK registered?

SG55 JNK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is SG55 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 JNK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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